WAS provides residential and day care services to 115 adults with autism. People with autism can feel overwhelming frustration and anxiety and often need life long support from places like WAS. Services focus on encouraging independence and the development of life skills to help clients achieve their full potential.

Steve is the manager of the Family Support Unit at Wirral Autistic Society, and his long-term goal is to raise £5,000 to buy much-needed sensory equipment for the children with autism that the unit supports.

In Steve's own words...

"Hi everyone, I’m running, (Well, I say running!) the Liverpool Marathon this year and we want to raise lots of money to buy some sensory equipment for the children we support across all sorts of settings from activity clubs to family homes.

The hope is to raise £5000 to buy 10 sensory blackout tents and have enough equipment to make each one of them a unique and special sensory experience for young people, either in our activity clubs or at home with our support staff. It would be lovely if you could spare some money and help support the cause.
Cheers. Wish me luck!"

Thank you so much for your donations. I know times are a bit tough at the moment, but every amount donated will make a huge difference to the children with autism that the Family Support Unit helps.

Steve finished the race with a spring in his step, but has since stiffened up and is now trying to coax himself into a hot bubble bath! Here is a picture of the man himself after he finished running...

Steve's legs were the normal length at the beginning of the marathon.

Thank you for your support, it is very much appreciated.

P.S. I'll be back tomorrow with a details of a giveaway to celebrate hitting 200 followers. Thank you for being so fab. Em x

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